Acura MDX Acura MDX 2014 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,400

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $6,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,260

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $6,932

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018201820182018
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimAdvance530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,505 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $50,365 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 700 700  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Luxury Seating Package           1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 920 645 645  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Luxury Seating Package           1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery           920
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 13,540 13,540 11,790 11,790 8,300
Options (change) 0 12,455 12,455 10,845 10,845 7,635
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $55,400 $66,935 $62,267 $70,485 $74,785 $82,695
Total Invoice $51,260 $62,860 $58,192 $66,180 $70,180 $77,570

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura MDX dealer quotes or BMW 5-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,535
Model Year201420182018201820182018
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimAdvance530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$55,400$66,935$62,267$70,485$74,785$82,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,640-2,565-2,640-4,590-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,400$64,295$59,702$67,845$70,195$77,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,143$10,493$18,153
Total Invoice$51,260$62,860$58,192$66,180$70,180$77,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,479-2,397-2,479-4,307-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,260$60,381$55,795$63,701$65,873$73,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,586$0$7,906$10,078$17,235

Return to top

Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201420182018201820182018
ModelMDX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimAdvance530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, front $25$25$25$25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200    $200
Side collision intervention $200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HDMI port$25     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0     
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power release, second row seats$50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,925$11,565$11,490$11,565$13,515$13,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640$2,565$2,640$4,590$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,479-2,397-2,479-4,307-4,540

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142018
ModelMDX5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in117.1 in
Length193.6 in194.6 in
Width77.2 in73.5 in
Height66.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft318.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.